This is a presentation for Environmental science subject. To understand the topic as complex as Jadugoda, a basic understanding of what is radiation, how it effects humans and surroundings, how much is harmful, etc are dealt with. Limits of radiation, basic mechanism in which radiation affects the body, and background radiation are touched upon in the below study.Using this background, a literature survey on radiation levels and general health at Jadugoda was carried out, and popular myths are dispelled.It contains three parts.1. Need for Nuclear power and mining in India2. Effects of Radiation, Background radiation, measuring radiation and radiation limits, etc3. Jadugoda